Roofing



May 5, 1931. w N. CRAMER ROOFING 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Filed May 31. 1930 w. N. crAMER May 5, 1931.

Filed May 31, 1950 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Patented May 5, 1931 WILLIAM N. GRAMER, (IF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS K ROOFING- Application filed May 31,

This invention relates to roofing, and particularly to shingle roofing applied to simulate thatched roofs. The invention is particularly concerned with the production of 5 a roll effect at the cave and gable edges of the roof which gives the appearance of thickness and the stubble effect which are characteristic of a thatched roof. 1

In order to provide such a roll effect I 10 build up a framework of the desired configuration and apply thereto successive rows of relatively short stout shingles having relatively thick butts. Such shingles lend themselves to the coverage of sharply arcuate surfaces as will be hereinafter explained.

The invention will be readily understood from the following description of preferred embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which- Figure 1 is a diagrammatic illustration of a house provided with a shingled roof simulating thatch;

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of a wooden shingle suitable for the formationof a roll;

Fig. 3 is a similar view of a shingle shaped clay tile provided with nail holes, which may be used according to the invention;

Fig. at is a similar View of a composition shingle provided with metal armor to facilitate satisfactory nailing;

Fig. 5 is a sectional view of an eave roll;

Fig. 6 is a plan View of a gable or dormer roll; and

Fig. 7 is a sectional view of the same on the line 7 of Fig. 6.

Referring to the drawings, the main portion of the roof is covered with full sized shingles 10, applied in the ordinary way upon sheeting 11, which is secured to the rafters 12. As shown in Fig. 6 the lower exposed transverse edges of the shingles 10 extend irregularly so that the successive rows of these shingles present transverse lines upon the roof which are somewhat undulatory and simulate the appearance of a thatched roof. These wavy lines are produced as by an irregular laying of shingles having a rectangular shape or nonparallel side edges or by a straight laying 1930. Serial No. 458,207.

of shingles whose butt edges are curved or obliquely disposed in relation to the side edges, this latter construction being shown in the drawings.

Around the edges of such a roof I produce a roll 13. To support the roll I provide a framework having the desired exterior configuration. Thus, with an eave r011 as shown in Fig. 5, the rafters '12 project beyond the building line and are cut to the desired arcuate configuration. Additional supporting members, for example,.the outlooks 14, may be provided. The curved ends of the rafters are provided with asheeting 15, which preferably comprises a plurality of relatively narrow boards. If desired, a

soffit 16 may be secured to the outlooks 14.

In building the roof successive rows of relatively short stout shingles 17 are applied upon the sheeting 15'as shown in Fig. 5. The shingles 17 may vary in length and butt thickness, within wide limits. I have used shingles from two inches long having a butt thickness of three-eighths of aninch, up'to shingles six inches in length .with one-half inch butts. I have found that each shingle sizecanreadily be adapted to cover surfaces of widely differing curvature. Thus, with shingles of five inch length and one-half inch buttthickness, exposure of the butt ends of three-fourths inch will adapt the shingle to cover a surface of eight inches radius. An exposure of one and one-fourth inches is suitable for a surface of ten inches radius while an exposure of one and onehalf inches adapts the shingle to a surface 1 .of thirteen inches radius. It will readily be understood'that the larger and smaller size shingles possess a similar adaptability. After the sheeting 15 is covered'the large shingles 10 are applied in the ordinary way. The butt edges of the shingles 17 are preferably and slightly irregularly'waved as shown in Figs. 2', 3 and' l. It will readily be understood that this'waviness, together with the large numberof lines provided by the numerous shingles 17 imparts an ap-- pearance of thickness and also a stubble effect characteristic of thatched roofs. It will be readily understood that the roll'may take secured to the outlooks 18 between the barge board 20 and facia board 22. It will readily be understood that the barge board 20, sof- .fit 21 and facia board 22 may be omitted and the roll continued back to the building line.

It will readily be understoodthat theshingles 17 are applied in the same manner as described in connection with the eave roll. With this roll theshingles .10 and 17 are at right angles to each other. The shingles 10, which are superimposed upon the uppermost row of shingles 17 are trimmed obliquely, as shown in Fig. 7, to rest snugly thereon.

The shingles may be of any desired ma- ,terial. Thus,-they may be of wood, as shown in Fig. 2, or of. burnt clay, as shown in Fig.

In this case it is preferred to provide nail holes .23. Composition shingles, such as are shownin Fig. 1, may alsolbe employ- Qe'd. .In order to facilitate secure nailing, it is preferred to apply a bent metal plate 24 upon the apex of the shingle. The metal plate may suitablyhave struck up triangular portions 25, which are adapted topenetrate into the shingle and hold the plate 2 1 in position. 7 Such a plate may be employed with wood and other shingles, if desired,

but is ordinarily not necessary.

Although the inventionhas been disclosed in'connection with the details ofspecific embodiments thereof, it must be understood that the invention is not intended to be limitedto such details except insofar as set forth in the accompanying claims.

1. In combination, a shingled roof simulating the effect of thatch, a frame work at the edge thereof defining a roll and relatively short stout shingles applied tothe roll with a small portion of the butt end exposed to simulate the stubble effect of thatch.

'2. In combination, a framework at the edge of a roof defining a roll, and relatively short shingle having relatively stout butts applied'thereto so as to expose small portions of the butt ends and simulatethe stubbleefiect of thatch. i

'3. Incombination, ashingled roof simulating the effect of thatch, a framework at the edge thereof defining a roll and relatively' short stout shingles having wavy butt edges applied to the roll-with a small portion of the butt end exposed to simulate the stubble effect of thatch.

4. In combination, a framework at the edge of a roof defining a roll, and relatively short shingles having wavy butt edges and having relatively stout butts applied thereto so as to expose small portions of the butt ends and simulate the stubble effect of thatch.

' In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this'27 day of May, 1930.

WILLIAM N. CRAMER. 

